Local Enterprise Office

13/05/2021

Food Academy

“As the new research shows, Food Academy producers are optimistic about the industry’s future with the majority forecasting sales growth and new jobs this year, which is an encouraging sign,”...

31/03/2021

EMPOWER GROWTH 2021 - FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS - NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS...

Applications for the next EMPOWER GROWTH programme opened on the 8th March 2021. The closing date for EMPOWER GROWTH applications is Friday 30th April at 12 noon. This programme will commence in June 2021....

19/01/2021

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS

The finalists for the National Enterprise Awards have been announced today. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on the 11th February. The finalists, selected by the Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities, represent a diverse range of businesses that are supported by the LEOs across the country. Now in their 22nd year, the awards celebrate small businesses and includes awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation along with 8 regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner....

06/01/2021

VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS AT SHOWCASE IRELAND OPEN FROM 25TH-29TH JANUARY...

“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices...

14/12/2020

OVER 80% NOW LIKELY TO ‘LOOK FOR LOCAL’ FOR GOODS AND SERVICES...

85% feel more businesses trading online than ever before • 83% planning to support more local businesses in 2021 • Surge in support for local businesses following campaigns....

13/01/2021

NEW! Superior Retailing Programme 2020/2021

The Local Enterprise Office will run a 5 month intensive programme to support retailers to innovate and thrive

10/06/2020

FOOD ACADEMY NOW LOOKING FOR A NEW WAVE OF FOOD PRODUCERS...

The hugely successful Food Academy programme is now open for budding food and drink entrepreneurs in across the country. The programme, which is run by the Local Enterprise Offices in partnership with SuperValu and Bord Bia, is now open for applications until the 26th June for its latest intake...

19/03/2020

Covid 19 - Cashflow advice

16/03/2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment - How to claim the Emergency Payment...

The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a payment of €350 per week. It is available to all employees and the self-employed who have lost their job due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be in place for the duration of the crisis. ...

06/03/2020

Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19...

Business Continuity Planning – Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19

23/01/2020

Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020 open for applications....